8251 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL, 60620
About This Home
Beautifully rehabbed bungalow located on Chicago's desirable Southside!! This spacious home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, thoughtfully redesigned for modern living. The open concept layout features a stunning kitchen with granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and updated finishes throughout. All major systems are brand new, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanicals providing peace of mind for years to come. Each bathroom has been tastefully updated with contemporary fixtures and finishes. Generous bedroom sizes abundant natural light, and quality craftsmanship make this home truly move-in ready. Perfect for a growing family or buyers seeking space, comfort, and style. Schedule your showing today!!!!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2025
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom4
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 20X10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11X16
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 21X16
Master Bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 20X10
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 20322260150000
- Special condition: None
Lot
- Lot size: 4,375 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 35x125
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,870 | $22,440 |
| Home Insurance * | $375 | $4,500 |
| Property Taxes | $533 | $6,396 |
| Electricity | $199 | $2,399 |
| Total | $2,977 | $35,724 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Price change | $389,000 |
| 2026-01-21 | Listed for sale | $400,000 |
| 2023-09-19 | Sold | $115,000 |
| 2023-07-30 | Contingent | $124,900 |
| 2023-07-27 | Listed for sale | $124,900 |
| 2023-07-27 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-06-13 | Listed for sale | $129,900 |
| 2023-06-03 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-04-12 | Price change | $134,900 |
| 2023-03-14 | Price change | $139,900 |
| 2023-02-15 | Price change | $154,900 |
| 2023-01-18 | Price change | $164,900 |
| 2022-12-02 | Listed for sale | $169,900 |
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